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2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in Minnesota

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

11 Colleges
$13,893 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$42,774 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Systems Networking School for You

In 2020-2021, 255 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer systems networking students who went to a Minnesota college or university. This makes it the #67 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in Minnesota to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 11 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best value programs for networking students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in Minnesota

Check out the networking programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 10 Best Computer Systems Networking Schools

$5,910 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Alexandria Technical & Community College to be the best value school for computer systems networking students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Located in the remote town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at ATCC are $5,910 a year.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Alexandria Technical & Community College Report

$5,515 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a great value for computer systems networking students. Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Coon Rapids.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $5,515 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus also made our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in Minnesota list, coming in at #3.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Anoka-Ramsey Community College Report

#3

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN
$6,041 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Saint Paul College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saint Paul College are $6,041 per year. Networking majors at Saint Paul College take out an average of $17,306 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#4

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN
$5,741 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 11 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Hennepin Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

Hennepin Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,741 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Hennepin Technical College Report

$9,146 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Minnesota State Mankato are $9,146 per year.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Minnesota State University - Mankato Report

$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Herzing University - Minneapolis came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in Minnesota ranking. Herzing University - Minneapolis is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Minneapolis.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing University - Minneapolis are $14,200 per year. After completing their degree, networking graduates from Herzing University - Minneapolis carry an average student debtload of $28,520.

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$15,254 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer systems networking students. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UMN Twin Cities are $15,254 a year. Networking majors at UMN Twin Cities take out an average of $25,375 in student loans while working on their egree.

UMN Twin Cities also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Systems Networking Schools in Minnesota list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

$39,410 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer systems networking students. SMU MN is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Winona.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at SMU MN are $39,410 a year.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Report

$13,850 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Minnesota - Duluth ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the small city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UMN Duluth are $13,850 a year. After completing their degree, networking graduates from UMN Duluth carry an average student debtload of $25,000.

Full Computer Systems Networking at University of Minnesota - Duluth Report

#10

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN
$14,148 Average Tuition & Fees

Capella University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in Minnesota ranking. Capella University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Capella University are $14,148 a year.

Read full report on Computer Systems Networking at Capella University

Best Value Computer Systems Networking Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 108
Kansas 91
Iowa 60
Nebraska 0
North Dakota 35
South Dakota 28

Computer Systems Networking is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Ludovic.ferre.

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